Speech and Language Therapist – Trauma-Informed Education Setting

Location: Somerset (multi-site role)
Salary: Up to £44,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Service Type: Specialist Independent School (SEND)

We are supporting a specialist education provider to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated clinical team, working across two school sites in Somerset. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a trauma-informed setting, supporting young people with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including social, emotional and developmental needs.

You will work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, intervention and consultation as part of a broader therapeutic model.

Role Overview

• Deliver direct and indirect speech and language therapy to children with complex needs
• Complete individualised assessments using appropriate tools for neurodiverse and developmentally traumatised children
• Contribute to EHCPs and integrated support plans through MDT collaboration
• Provide consultation, training and modelling to education and care teams
• Support the school’s trauma-informed, attachment-aware practice
• Travel between sites is required – full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Key Requirements

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Post-qualification experience working in education or paediatric settings, ideally with children with SEND
• Skilled in using a range of assessment tools and delivering evidence-based interventions
• Interest or experience in attachment and developmental trauma
• Confident communicator and team player, committed to improving outcomes for young people

Benefits

• Salary up to £44,000 per annum
• Enhanced pension scheme (NEST)
• Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life assurance
• Staff wellbeing app and employee benefits programme
• Blue Light Card discount access
• Supportive team culture with strong professional development pathways

For more information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact:
Katie Ward – Director, Livingwell Recruitment
07748 635033 | katie@livingwellrecruit.co.uk
www.livingwellrecruit.co.uk

Job Title: ASD Nurse - Neurodevelopmental Specialist
Location: Remote
Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum
Location: Fully Remote, UK
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

What’s on offer

• £62,000 salary
• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
• Fully remote working
• Structured MDT support
• Regular CPD and clinical supervision
• Family-run, values-led organisation

Your role

As part of an MDT, you’ll:

• Carry out structured assessments using ADI-R and ADOS
• Work across both adult and CYP pathways
• Contribute to diagnostic reports in line with regulatory standards
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings remotely
• Provide feedback to families and individuals post-assessment (where required)
• Uphold professional and clinical standards, including risk management

About you

• NMC-registered Nurse (RMN)
• ADI-R and ADOS trained with at least 12 months of post-training experience
• Experience working with both children and adults
• Confident delivering assessments and documentation remotely
• Professional home working environment with reliable internet connection
• Committed to compassionate, neuro-affirming practice

Why join?

This is an ideal role if you’re seeking stable, meaningful diagnostic work in a fully remote setting with a service that values quality over volume. You’ll be supported clinically, valued professionally and able to focus on what matters – delivering high-quality assessments that help people understand themselves better.

Role: Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Dual Unit
Location: South Manchester
Salary: £170,000
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Specialism: (Rehab & Acute)

We are supporting a well-established independent healthcare provider in their search for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work across two inpatient units (rehab and acute care) at a purpose-built service in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. This is a full-time, employed position with significant clinical leadership responsibility and involvement in service governance.

The service provides comprehensive inpatient mental health support for adults and young people, focused on enabling recovery in a structured and therapeutic environment set within landscaped gardens. You will join a peer group of Consultants and participate in a second on-call rota (no more frequent than 1 in 7).

Role Overview

• Consultant and Responsible Clinician across two units (rehab and acute)
• Clinical responsibility for assessments, treatment planning and patient care
• Active MDT leadership including CPA meetings and risk reviews
• Involvement in governance, audits and service development
• Attend Mental Health Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to internal training
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, families and carers

Key Clinical & Management Duties

• Lead MDT care planning and therapeutic review meetings
• Ensure adherence to Mental Health Act legislation and organisational standards
• Provide written and verbal evidence for legal hearings
• Attend regular governance and academic meetings
• Support quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure unit compliance with CQC and internal regulatory frameworks

Post Requirements

• CCST / CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• MRCPsych (or equivalent), with S12 and AC approval
• Strong understanding of MHA, MCA and relevant legislation
• Proven MDT leadership and clinical governance experience
• Experience in inpatient mental health services (acute or rehab) preferred
• Committed to CPD and continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £170,000 per annum
• Study leave and support with CPD
• Birthday leave and generous annual leave entitlement
• Peer group support and regular academic meetings
• Free on-site parking and subsidised meals
• Medical indemnity cover
• Cashback rewards and online employee benefits platform

Next Steps
If you’d like more information please contact us at Livingwell Recruitment.

Job role: Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse
Location: Remote
Full time/Part time: adhoc / part time
Sector: Child ADHD Pathway / Child ASD Pathway
Specialisms: ADHD Assessments and/or Autism Assessments, on
Tools used: Young Diva / Developmental History / ADOS
Rate: £210 per ADHD assessment, £250 per ADOS - can complete up to 3 assessments a day
Pay Type: Ltd company / Direct Pay

Introduction

Are you in search of a rewarding remote working opportunity that offers attractive pay, promotes a healthier work-life balance, and fosters a supportive and motivating workplace—one that also utilises technology to make your work more efficient?

If so, please read on, as we are in need of an experienced Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse with ADHD and/or Autism assessment experience to join our private client’s team on a remote basis.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse for 1–2 days a week fully remote post. Any day Mon–Fri. With assessment and write-up taking approximately 2 hours in total.

Thanks to the success of our client's service, they require an additional clinician with neurodevelopmental assessment skills to enhance their dynamic team. This unique opportunity allows you to work from home via remote video consultations.

Our client’s service has a strong interest in professionals with neurodevelopmental expertise, particularly those with experience working with CAMHS.

What The Role Offers

• Remote Working Opportunity: Conduct consultations from the comfort of your home, with the flexibility to work from any location.
• Admin Support: Thrive in an environment with comprehensive AI, administrative, billing, IT and secretarial support.
• Clinical Focus: Dedicate your time to clinical meetings with patients, supported by a robust team of medical secretaries, junior doctors and in-house psychological services.
• Competitive Remuneration: Earn an income that places you at the upper tier for your specialism.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Tailor your working days to align with your personal life, with options from 1 day a week, Monday to Saturday.
• Supportive Structure: While you will be expected to carry out your clinical work lawfully and in line with all accepted regulations and guidelines, the service is supportive of your professional judgment.

Our client is one of the UK’s leaders in their approach to private neurodevelopmental assessment and post-diagnostic support and therapy. They pride themselves on delivering a thorough and patient-focused service for children and adolescents.

The goal is to offer the best neurodevelopmental assessment experience, supporting clients’ health and wellbeing with a tailored and compassionate approach. Your clinical style should reflect the same commitment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives and play an active role in the success of a growing, purpose-driven private service.

Job Title: SLT/OT ADOS Autism Assessments

Location: Face to Face in Cheltenham, write ups can be completed remotely
Rate: £610 per assessment day
Format: Administer 2, Observe 2, shared with Psychologist as part of MDT
Specialisms: Training and practical use of ADOS
Full time/Part time: Adhoc or Part Time Minimum of 2 assessment days a month, 8 hr working day. Weekdays and weekends.

Introduction

Are you in search of a flexible working opportunity that offers rewarding pay, promotes a healthier work-life balance and within a schedule that works for you? If so, please read on, as we are in need of SLTs, OTs and Psychologists qualified in ADOS assessments for autism to work on an exciting new private contract focusing on a waiting list initiative in Cheltenham.

About the service structure
The service provides NICE guideline compliant Autism assessments for under 18s to support the local ICB and help alleviate waiting lists. A Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist and a Clinical Psychologist carrying out the ADOS, with one observing and one administering as part of an MDT. A Consultant Psychiatrist undertakes a developmental history with the parents. The SLT or OT and Clinical Psychologist will complete 4 assessments in the assessment day, sharing the workload of observing and administering. Write ups cane be completed on the day or within 2 working days.

For your first assessment day and training you will be given a shadowing day in which you can observe clinicians.

Requirements

• ADOS qualification and extensive work carrying out these alongside as part of an MDT
• At least 6 months post qualification experience conducting ADOS assessments
• A background in Autism Assessment work
• Effectively communicating with neurodiverse children and their families

Additional info

• Can be paid into personal/sole trader or Ltd company bank accounts
• Option to work weekdays and weekends
• All ADOS kits and forms provided onsite
• Only laptop required for clinicians to bring
• Full or Part Time or Adhoc